Survey Indicates Teen Cannabis Use in Colorado is Lower Than National Average

Study claims daily use of high-potency cannabis linked to psychosis

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Almost six years after the South American country of 3.4 million people legalized cannabis, investors are betting Uruguay could become an export hub for medical cannabis as the industry expands around the world.

Earlier this week, public health researchers in Colorado released a report detailing the results of a youth cannabis education and prevention campaign called High Costs. Researchers measured the efficacy of that campaign with a survey. The survey reached more than 55,000 teen respondents, including 500 from the city of Denver. According to the survey, teen cannabis consumption isn’t just dropping in Colorado, it’s also falling below the national average for the very first time.

Approximately 10,000 individuals are expected to apply for free pardons for convictions of cannabis possession incurred during prohibition if the federal government approves a bill to compensate those with criminal records, Ottawa estimates.

To combat excessive cannabis packaging, some Saskatchewan cannabis retailers are making an effort to "go green" by introducing recycling bins designed specifically for cannabis packaging at their stores.

Earlier this week, public health researchers in Colorado released a report detailing the results of a youth cannabis education and prevention campaign called High Costs. Researchers measured the efficacy of that campaign with a survey. The survey reached more than 55,000 teen respondents, including 500 from the city of Denver. According to the survey, teen cannabis consumption isn’t just dropping in Colorado, it’s also falling below the national average for the very first time.

Senior neurology researcher Dr. Laszlo Mechtler said a 1:1 THC-to-CBD ratio was the most effective at treating symptoms of chronic illness and diminishing undesirable effects for seniors involved in the study.

According to a statewide investigation last year by the Southern California News Group, of the 540 cities and counties in California, only 162 - just 30% - have permitted medical cannabis businesses. The numbers are even smaller for adult-use sales - only 89 cities (less than 20%) and six counties allow it.

With various bills pending in the Florida House and others in the Senate, the current status or recent progress of the state of Florida’s cannabis policies can be confusing. The following is a summary of the various cannabis policies as of this week.